The image shows the protease breaking down protein into amino acids. substrate (protein) enzyme (protease) enzyme and substrate joined product (amino acids)
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In the image, we can see the enzyme protease interacting with its substrate, which is a protein. The protease is responsible for breaking down the protein into its constituent amino acids. Show more…
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